Childhood Love

Chapter 30

Aki POV

We were waiting at the hospital for about five hours now and Kazuya was still unconscious. When the doctor had told us that he had heart problems, we were shocked. Even though he suffered, he didn't show it. "You should rest." Boby patted my shoulder. Everyone had already gone home.

"You knew, didn't you?"

"It was before we entered college. We were at a farewell party. He got a phone call that his grandmother had a heart attack. Without thinking, he rushed out of the restaurant. He didn't see that the lights had turned red and got hit by a car. The pain were extreme at first, but after some time, it was less painful. He was banned to do any physical activities or anything that was too physical. When he left for Japan, I was worried that he would start doing stupid things. When Kira had called me, she told me to come here and reason him since he would only listened to me. He had once again overdo."

"The cross."

"Yes."

"It's my fault. If I hadn't made this bet, nothing would have happen." I sobbed.

"Shh. It's not your fault." He hugged me. "He should have known what would happened. Now, go and rest."

"I'll stay here a few minutes more." I shook my head.

"Ok but afterwards you go home."

"Yes dad." I mocked. He chuckled and left. "Wake up. Please." I said, grabbing his hand. I watched him until sleep took over me.

***

I snuggled closer to the warmth next to me. Letting a sigh of satisfaction, I let sleep get over me again. Before I went back to dreamland, a voice spoke. "You like to curdle a lot when you sleep." Instantly, my eyes snapped opened. I had my arms wrapped around a body. I looked up, a blush forming on my cheeks. "I don't mind though." he continued. I tried to get up but his arm was wrapped on my waist.

"Let go." I stammered. I was on top of him. 'I should have crawled on the bed during my sleep.' I thought.

"What if I said no?"

"Aren't you supposed to be unconscious?" I blurted out.

"Aren't you happy to see me?" He faked hurt, his hand on his heart. We were interrupted by a cough.

"You seem to be fine." Boby said. I blushed harder. Kazuya let go and I got up, straightening my clothes.

"Yeah. Sorry to have you worried."

"As long as you are fine." He waved off. "I'll go get the doctor." He said before leaving us alone.

"I..." he trailed off, breaking the silence.

"I..." I started at the same time. "You go first."

"I'm sorry. For everything. I don't expect you to forgive me but can I have a second chance?" He looked at me with guilt in his eyes. "I know that I was wrong and seeing you laughing with Edgar had somewhat made me furious." I didn't know how to respond to this. He was jealous. Something that I thought he would never felt, seeing that he could had any girl he wanted.

"I forgive you." I finally replied. "But when had you the intention of telling me about your problems?"

"I didn't want people to pity me and if I had tell, I wouldn't have been allowed to any physical activities, even though I could do it."

"But not the intense one." I reasoned. "You were playing with your life when you ran during the cross."

"I don't care." He shouted. His temper raising. 'I don't know what's his problem. One moment he is all friendly and the other he is irritated.'

"Why are you always so moody?" I shouted back. "You may not care but I do. Don't you even think about your family or friends? If you are gone, don't you think that they'll miss you? That I will miss you?" A tear slide on my cheek. I didn't even realised that I was crying.

We remained silent until the doctor arrives. I stood up and went out without a word. "Aki." He called after me but I ignored him.

Kazuya POV

When Aki stormed out of the room, I knew that I had, again, f*ck up. I wanted to stay with Aki and tell her that I love her. But deep inside, I knew that I couldn't love with my heart problems.

"Where's Aki?" Boby snapped me out of my thoughts.

"She left." I simply replied while the doctor examined me.

"Left? Why?" He asked surprised. "She had been here since you got to the hospital. She even fell asleep." He chuckled at the end. "What did you do this time?"

"What do you mean? I hadn't done anything."

"Yeah sure." He took a seat beside the bed. "If it's because of people worring about you..."

"It's not because of that. What if they became too friendly or care too much? Won't they be...sad when I...die?"

"DON'T you dare say that! What if it happens? Won't you even enjoy the little time that you are still alive? Of course they'll be sad, but it's not a reason to push them away. Look if you continue like this you'll lose all those precious to you."

"What can I do then? It's too late now. Aki won't even speak to me."

"Do you love her?" Out of no where he asked.

"Of course. But I can't make her smile. She is better with...Edgar." A lump formed in my throat. The doctor had long gone now. He had said that everything was fine. I just had to rest for some time.

"Why?" A voice said by the door. "I love you too. So, why? Why can't we be together?" Aki said between her cry. Boby got up. He gave me a pat on my shoulder and a don't-do-anything-stupid-again look. He then left. Aki came closer. "Why? Why aren't you saying anything?"

I said nothing. When she was close enough, I pulled her towards me in a hug. She sobbed, wetting my clothes, I didn't care. When she calmed down, I pulled away a little bit. I wiped the tears from her cheeks and lean closer, leaving an inch between us. "I love you." I whispered before closing the gap. Her lips were so soft, somewhat addictive. She didn't react at first but soon copied my moves. Her hands were tangled in my hair. A hand on her waist and the other behind her neck, I pulled her closer. I blushed my tongue on her lower lip and she parted them slightly, enough to slip my tongue. She moaned and her grip tightened. She was now sitting on my lap. We pulled apart, breathing heavily.

"Why do I always walk in at the wrong time?" Boby said. Aki blushed and hid her face on my chest. "Anyway, the doctor said that you could leave the hospital today."

"Thank you." I said. He gave me the thumbs up and left. "He left. Now stop hiding this beautiful face." I cupped her cheeks. "So where were we?" I wiggled my eyebrows. She blushed and slapped my arm.

"You won't push me away, will you?" She asked.

"I won't. I promise. Sorry for being a jerk all this time."

"I love you."

"I love you, too."